Procurement Manager

Procurement ManagerIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The Procurement Manager leads purchasing activities in support of production and Creation's operational requirements, at the functional or Business Unit (BU) level. The role includes team resource development, supplier management, and drive procurement best practice and processes. The Procurement Manager acts as the primary escalation point for issues, builds positive relationships with internal and external customers, and supports corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain. Success in the role includes strong leadership along with excellent people, communication, and organizational skills.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:Coach and mentor, a team of dedicated BuyersProvide coaching/training of Buyers in support of standardized processes and lead the roll-out of buying initiativesPartner with leadership to ensure that buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targetsAssign buying resources across the business unit to balance the workload and meet customer demandResponsible for transactional approvals such as POs, credit card requests, PPV approvals, pre-payment approvals, supplier qualification approvals, and inventory adjustmentsAct as the primary local escalation point for part shortages and issues that impact delivery commitments to the customersAct as the primary interface between the Buyers and the Planning team to ensure activity is coordinated and aligned for optimum impactBuild positive relationships with both internal and external customersWork with the entire Supply Chain team to drive and coordinate local cost reduction activities and inventory reduction plans in support of EBITDA targetsPartner with leadership to ensure that buying practices and processes meet customer needs and cost targetsSupport corporate strategic initiatives for Supply Chain (material cost reductions, supplier discounts)Track supplier performance and lead supplier improvement plans (quality, delivery, and service) in support of the region's keys performance indicatorsMaintain relationships with all key suppliers, leveraging those relationships for continuous improvement of product costing, quality, delivery, and service. Lead business reviews with those suppliers on a regular basisDrive material strategies in PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and contract adherenceReview KPI performance with team members. Hold regular 1 on 1'sReview scorecard, identify actions, follow-up, and recognize successParticipate in new tools/processes UAT and act as a SuperuserParticipate in developing and implementation SOPs/Desk InstructionsStand in for the Director of Supply Chain in their absenceMay perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Supply ChainQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience5-10 years of planning/buying experience, preferably within the electronics industryProficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related softwareIntermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbalERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including buying and inventoryExcellent analytical, planning, and organizational skillsDemonstrated strong leadership experience with excellent people skillsCertification or enrollment in APICs or PMAC is preferred.Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficialPractical industry experience in a multi-location environment (preferably in a complex manufacturing setting)Dedicated and professional attitude, willing to learn in a high change/high pace environmentPossesses an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives on autonomy and the challenges of continuous improvementIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $90,000-$130,000 USD per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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